Peter Richardson is an American documentary film director.
[1] After graduating from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Production & Theory, Richardson moved to Los Angeles where he worked for a short time at a publicity company before moving back to Oregon to start work on his first film.
In addition to directing the film, Richardson also acted as cinematographer, editor, and producer on How to Die in Oregon.
The critically acclaimed film went on to win the Grand Jury Prize in the US Documentary competition.
[6] Richardson was the cinematographer on Irene Taylor Brodsky's documentary short film, Saving Pelican 895, which aired on HBO on April 20, 2011.